Let me say right off the bat: I know nothing about hunting or cooking game meat. That being said, I hear how lean and flavorful venison can be—if prepared properly—and how healthy other meats can be...
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Another “King of the Blues”

Albert King. B.B. King. Freddie King. Well my guitarist, Eric, just turned me on to a relatively new musician: Marcus King. Holy crap this kid is good! He’s got solid guitar skills and a...
Chipotle Pumpkin BBQ Sauce

It’s no secret to those who know me that I love pumpkin. Pumpkin bread, bagels, beer, cookies, pancakes…. You get the gyst of my addiction. But I wanted to come up with something that would...
Nov-Dec 2014 Events

A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Pass along any festivals or competitions you know about and I’ll add it...
Butternut Squash & Chicken Soup | Cornbread

I know I should be posting about foods that are primarily grilled. But I had to share two recipes I tried yesterday while we watched football. (My husband made chili too…used a chocolate bock/beer to...
Pumpkin Beer Tasting 2014

The weather has been rather sketchy lately here in northern Virginia…more rain than we usually have in the fall. Typically my husband and I do our pumpkin beer tasting outside by a fire...
It’s Still Pumpkin Season

Still trying to fit in my annual pumpkin beer tasting. Have about a dozen different beers in the bar fridge, but haven’t had time. We’ve also had unpredictable weather, which prohibits our “on the...
Tailgate Recipes

It’s that time of year again—football season and pre-game parties. Here is a compilation of tailgate-worthy foods that can be grilled: Appetizers Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Pepperoni Roll Moink Balls: Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs...
Sep-Oct 2014 Events

A listing of events happening around the country involving Barbecue, Blues and Brews—as well as other live music, cornhole, motorcycles…… Pass along any festivals or competitions you know about and I’ll add it...
What’s on Tap: Pumpkin Ales

It’s about that time! Every fall my husband and I buy a variety of pumpkin beers. We build a fire out on the patio and do our own tasting—we sometimes do the same thing with Octoberfest...